Cheap flights from South Africa to Madrid, Spain from R5 571

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAD
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Madrid

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Madrid flight deals. Data was last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 176

One-way from

R5 571

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R10 912
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 2/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • South Africa to Madrid
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 227 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Mon 2/222:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop14h 00m
Air Algerie
Sun 15/213:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/1R7 176
Sat 7/322:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Air Algerie
Sun 22/313:55
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 15/1R7 291
Mon 9/214:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/221:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R8 913
Mon 26/114:35
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop15h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/221:25
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop14h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R8 930
Wed 15/414:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/423:10
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/1R9 110
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 14/221:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 241
Fri 27/214:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 257
Wed 14/19:50
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/29:45
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/1R9 323
Mon 9/314:30
JNB
-
MAD
1 stop15h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/321:25
MAD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R9 339
Mon 11/513:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/523:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 356
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 20/423:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 683
Wed 15/413:50
CPT
-
MAD
1 stop16h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/423:10
MAD
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R9 814

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Madrid that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:30-5:55

1 stop15h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 23/4

23:10-13:05

1 stop13h 55m

R9 126

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

14:30-5:25

1 stop15h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 12/3

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R9 339

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

23:00-5:25

1 stop31h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 19/2

21:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

R10 027

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-13:20

1 stop19h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 15/3

17:55-10:50

1 stop15h 55m

R10 601

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-13:10

2 stops28h 20m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 6/3

20:45-8:20

2 stops34h 35m

R10 912

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-22:45

1 stop28h 45m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 10/5

14:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 060

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

18:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 7/6

14:40-10:30

1 stop19h 50m

R11 060

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

7:55-12:10

2 stops29h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 9/2

7:05-21:55

1 stop37h 50m

R11 125

Cape TownMadrid

CPT - MAD

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

7:40-13:40

1 stop30h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 30/5

17:45-21:25

2 stops27h 40m

R11 158

JohannesburgMadrid

JNB - MAD

JNBMAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

21:15-9:40

1 stop36h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/5

17:30-9:25

1 stop15h 55m

R11 224

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 062). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 159). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa to Madrid. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from South Africa?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD), located 13,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Madrid.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Madrid?

    Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and KLM can get you from South Africa to Madrid in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 50m. The distance between South Africa and Madrid is about 8098 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Madrid one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Madrid are Turkish Airlines (R5 451), Qatar Airways (R5 457), and Etihad Airways (R6 675).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Madrid?

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Madrid?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Madrid (average of R7 062). Flying from South Africa to Madrid in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 159). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Madrid

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapestR6 864AverageR9 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 462AverageR10 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 634AverageR10 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 982AverageR11 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 311AverageR12 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR9 332AverageR12 743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR9 872AverageR11 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 100AverageR12 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 376AverageR12 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 382AverageR12 954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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